Flight information for London to Istanbul
Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from London to Istanbul
| Fastest flight time | 3h 40m | The fastest flight from London to Istanbul takes 3h 40m |
| Direct flights | Mon, Tue, Fri and Sun | Direct flights go from London to Istanbul on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Airlines offering direct flights are: Turkish Airlines and British Airways. |
| Airports in Istanbul | 2 airports | There are 2 airports near Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), Istanbul (IST) |
How to get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Istanbul
Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Istanbul?
March
The cheapest time of year to fly to Istanbul from London is March. The most expensive is December.
What is the cheapest London to Istanbul flight route?
London Heathrow - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Fly from London Heathrow to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen for the best London - Istanbul flight prices
How far in advance should you book London to Istanbul flights?
58 days before
The cheapest time to buy a flight from London to Istanbul is approximately 58 days to departure
Easily compare return flights from London to Istanbul
Below you can see the best fares for your return flight route over the next three months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from London to Istanbul by changing tabs
British Airways![British Airways]()
4 May![British Airways]()
18 May
LHR08:55London Heathrow
4h 10m
IST13:05Istanbul
IST16:05Istanbul
4h 20m
LHR20:25London Heathrow
KLM![KLM]()
14 Mar![KLM]()
21 Mar
LHR07:45London Heathrow
26h 10m
1 stop
IST09:55Istanbul
IST13:55Istanbul
18h 05m
1 stop
LHR08:00London Heathrow
Lufthansa![Lufthansa]()
16 Mar![Lufthansa]()
5 Apr
LHR05:30London Heathrow
5h 35m
1 stop
IST11:05Istanbul
IST13:55Istanbul
6h 15m
1 stop
LHR20:10London Heathrow
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12 Mar![Multiple Airlines]()
20 Mar
LHR13:20London Heathrow
19h 45m
1 stop
SAW10:05Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
SAW06:40Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
25h 45m
1 stop
LHR08:25London Heathrow
Aegean Airlines![Aegean Airlines]()
14 Mar![Aegean Airlines]()
28 Mar
LHR18:15London Heathrow
14h 45m
1 stop
IST09:00Istanbul
IST06:35Istanbul
12h 35m
1 stop
LHR19:10London Heathrow
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British Airways![British Airways]()
1 Feb![British Airways]()
3 Apr
LHR11:25London Heathrow
4h 00m
IST15:25Istanbul
IST16:05Istanbul
4h 20m
LHR20:25London Heathrow
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3 Feb![Multiple Airlines]()
9 Feb
LHR09:45London Heathrow
10h 25m
1 stop
IST20:10Istanbul
IST12:55Istanbul
25h 10m
1 stop
LHR14:05London Heathrow
Lufthansa![Lufthansa]()
1 Feb![Lufthansa]()
3 Apr
LHR04:30London Heathrow
5h 35m
1 stop
IST10:05Istanbul
IST10:00Istanbul
5h 40m
1 stop
LHR15:40London Heathrow
KLM![KLM]()
1 Feb![KLM]()
5 Feb
LHR01:30London Heathrow
7h 25m
1 stop
IST08:55Istanbul
IST12:55Istanbul
5h 55m
1 stop
LHR18:50London Heathrow
Aegean Airlines![Aegean Airlines]()
2 Feb![Aegean Airlines]()
10 Feb
LHR11:35London Heathrow
15h 05m
1 stop
IST02:40Istanbul
IST11:50Istanbul
7h 25m
1 stop
LHR19:15London Heathrow
KLM flights from London to Istanbul
Our best KLM deals on London to Istanbul flight tickets
KLM![KLM]()
14 Mar![KLM]()
21 Mar
LHR07:45London Heathrow
26h 10m
1 stop
IST09:55Istanbul
IST13:55Istanbul
18h 05m
1 stop
LHR08:00London Heathrow
KLM![KLM]()
30 Mar![KLM]()
7 Apr
LHR04:40London Heathrow
5h 25m
1 stop
IST10:05Istanbul
IST13:00Istanbul
5h 55m
1 stop
LHR18:55London Heathrow
British Airways flights from London to Istanbul
Our best British Airways deals on London to Istanbul flight tickets
British Airways![British Airways]()
4 May![British Airways]()
18 May
LHR08:55London Heathrow
4h 10m
IST13:05Istanbul
IST16:05Istanbul
4h 20m
LHR20:25London Heathrow
British Airways![British Airways]()
4 May![British Airways]()
17 May
LHR08:55London Heathrow
4h 10m
IST13:05Istanbul
IST04:05Istanbul
4h 15m
LHR08:20London Heathrow
How far is London to Istanbul by plane?
The distance between London and Istanbul is about 2496.9 km. By plane, this route typically takes 4h 00m.